June 18, 2013 -- Updated 1828 GMT (0228 HKT)
Iran, South Korea and Australia all book a place in next year's FIFA World Cup following a dramatic final round of group matches in Asian qualifying.
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"I think the younger generation wants to make a change," says Yael Lee-Weiss, who is helping to bring Israelis and Palestinians together through a football scheme that involves children from countries around the world.
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No European team has ever won a World Cup in South America, but that could likely change next year, says CNN's John Sinnott.
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Tahiti's players celebrate their historic goal but the South Pacific minnows cannot prevent African champions Nigeria completing a 6-1 win in the Confederations Cup Monday.
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Will Brazil be ready?
With a year to go, CNN's Shasta Darlington looks at if Brazil will be ready to host the World Cup.